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Iran, Islamic Republic of Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.ZS

40.97% −0.30pp (-0.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #170 Global Peak 47.14% (1990) Source World Bank

Iran, Islamic Republic of Labor Force Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Iran, Islamic Republic of's labor force participation stood at 40.97% in 2025, a decline of +0.30pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 41.24% by 2026. Iran, Islamic Republic of ranked 170th globally.

Data & projection

Year Labor Force Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 41.34% - -
2027* trend 41.29% - -
2026* trend 41.24% - -
2025 40.97% −0.30pp #170
2024 41.27% −0.25pp #170
2023 41.52% +0.96pp #172
2022 40.56% −0.48pp #175
2021 41.04% −0.32pp #173
2020 41.36% −2.67pp #172
2019 44.03% −0.36pp #170
2018 44.39% +0.16pp #170
2017 44.24% +1.07pp #171
2016 43.17% +1.22pp #174
2015 41.94% +1.05pp #177
2014 40.89% −0.26pp #177
2013 41.15% −0.62pp #177
2012 41.77% +1.15pp #175
2011 40.62% −1.68pp #180
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 39.9% GDP growth -2.4% Unemployment 10.7%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Iran, Islamic Republic of matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iran, Islamic Republic of's labor force participation?

Iran, Islamic Republic of's labor force participation was 40.97% in 2025. Ranked 170th globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest labor force participation in Iran, Islamic Republic of?

Iran, Islamic Republic of's labor force participation peaked at 47.14% in 1990.

What was the lowest labor force participation in Iran, Islamic Republic of?

The lowest labor force participation in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 40.56% in 2022.

How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank in labor force participation?

Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 170th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for labor force participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected labor force participation of Iran, Islamic Republic of in 2026?

Iran, Islamic Republic of's labor force participation is projected to reach 41.24% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the labor force participation of Iran, Islamic Republic of in 2025?

The labor force participation of Iran, Islamic Republic of in 2025 was 40.97%. This ranks 170th in the world.

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